another receiver signed - Bennie Fowler

[KY Pats Fan]

per PFT: Bennie Fowler signing with Patriots

 

[Sciz]

Almost 700 ST snaps over the last three seasons. Preferably that’s all they need him for, but I guess you never know with this WR group.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I'm guessing he'll be a Pat for three weeks.

 

[mcmurtry86]

He can cover kicks. Awful as a WR though.

 

[Mack Herron]

He can cover kicks. Awful as a WR though.

Hogan and Patterson combined for 2 rec for 17 yards.

 

[mcmurtry86]

Hogan and Patterson combined for 2 rec for 17 yards.

How is that relevant to Fowler

 

[maineman209]

He can cover kicks. Awful as a WR though.

In 2015, Manning's last season, Fowler had a 64% catch rate (and caught Manning's final NFL pass in the SB - a 2-point conversion).

In 2016 & 2017, Fowler averaged a 50% catch rate with Siemian, Osweiler and Lynch throwing the ball.

- 698 receiving yards and 5 TDs in three seasons with only one fumble (self-recovered)
- averaged 227 ST snaps per season, 15 ST snaps per game (would be top-5 on the Pats)
- averaged about 2 tgts and 1 rec per game

Seems like a fine #4/#5 WR to me, especially on a 1-yr deal at the minimum salary.

 

[maineman209]

I'm guessing he'll be a Pat for three weeks.

Probably outlasts Coleman on the roster.

 

[captain stone]

...Seems like a fine #4/#5 WR to me, especially on a 1-yr deal at the minimum salary.

Not to me, even on a one-year contract at the vet minimum.

Probably outlasts Coleman on the roster.

Damning with faint praise.

 

[maineman209]

Not to me, even on a one-year contract at the vet minimum.


Damning with faint praise.

Fowler is a STer, first and foremost. If he's successful in kick/punt coverages, and isn't needed for more than about 12 catches on the season, then he's a fine signing at the vet minimum.

But, yeah - outlasting Coleman on the roster probably won't be a high bar.

 

[mgteich]

Presuming that we carry a full roster, this isn't a matter of whether a player is worth the money. It is a matter of whether he is worth a roster spot TODAY, and then whether the is worth a roster spot on Game Day.

I know your frustrated at not being paid by a team for your knowledge that Fowler isn't worth having on the 53 for a tryout an in case a special teamer is heart in practice this week.

Not to me, even on a one-year contract at the vet minimum.


Damning with faint praise.

 

[denverpatsfan]

Kid can play. Good signing

 

[supafly]

Hogan and Patterson combined for 2 rec for 17 yards.

I don’t think Hogan is very good as the primary WR option and I think we’ve seen that experiment enough times to realize his ineffectiveness in that particular role.

 

[maineman209]

Presuming that we carry a full roster, this isn't a matter of whether a player is worth the money. It is a matter of whether he is worth a roster spot TODAY, and then whether the is worth a roster spot on Game Day.

I know your frustrated at not being paid by a team for your knowledge that Fowler isn't worth having on the 53 for a tryout an in case a special teamer is heart in practice this week.

I think that the Fowler signing may be related to Hollister's recovery from his hamstring injury, at least in part. Over the course of last season, Hollister had developed into a pretty good player on the kick and punt coverage units. If Hollister is still limited in practice this week, Fowler may be active in his place. It seems to me that Fowler is at least a bit more likely than McCarron to be able to make positive contributions on those ST coverage units.

OTOH, if Hollister is healthy, he may be activated while Fowler sits. It's also possible that both are active while JMac sits. It'll be interesting to see how that all works out, anyway.

 

[DarrylS]

This idea of signing a ST player who can also play a WR is better than signing a WR who can play special teams.. particularly as a PR....

Once again we descend into the abyss of arguing over active player #47 or inactive player #53.. nice luxury, eh???

 

[Bill Lee]

I'm guessing he'll be a Pat for three weeks.

And then it will be... wait for it... Bennie and the Jets!